Article: MAN WITH THE CHAMPAGNE TOUCH; To his millions of devoted readers, he was a friend. To his friends, he was an inspiration. A very personal tribute to the incomparable genius of Keith Waterhouse, by a Mail writer proud to walk in his shadow.(News)

Byline: by Richard Littlejohn

FLEET STREET'S finest died yesterday. When Keith Waterhouse hung up his typewriter in May, his friends feared it would kill him. The end came quickly. Despite his prolific success as a novelist and playwright, Keith never gave up the day job. His twice-weekly column was his lifeblood.

Waterhouse on Monday and Thursday was a must-read for millions. For Keith, it was a must-write.

While his exemplary copy continued to flow, he was indestructible. His frail body disguised a ferocious work ethic and dedication to duty stretching back over half a century.

Those of us who have stumbled uncertainly in his ...

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